PETE SANDOVAL (EX MORBID ANGEL): "After many years of confusion and misdiagnosis, I’ve finally been properly diagnosed as autistic ADOS-2 module 4 (and some other tests) . This has been part of who I am since childhood, even though for a long time I didn’t have the words or understanding for it."

 

 

 PETE SANDOVAL, former drummer of Tampa, Florida, U.S.A. death metal legends MORBID ANGEL was recently diagnosed with autism at 61. . 

MORBID ANGEL unleashed "KINGDOMS DISDAIN", 12/1/2017 via SILVER LINING MUSIC.

On 3/30/2023, the roof collapsed at a MORBID ANGEL show in BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS at the APOLLO THEATER killing one and injuring 28, 5 seriously.  . 

 

 

A tornado ravaged through BELVIDERE, ILLINOIS causing heavy rains and the APOLLO THEATER'S roof to collapse. 

 

 

 

FROM PETE SANDOVAL: 

 

After many years of confusion and misdiagnosis, I’ve finally been properly diagnosed as autistic ADOS-2 module 4 (and some other tests) . This has been part of who I am since childhood, even though for a long time I didn’t have the words or understanding for it.

Over the years, this has affected how I communicate, how I process sound, and how I interact with people — sometimes in ways that may have seemed confusing, distant, or misunderstood. It was never about not caring, not listening, or not wanting to connect.

Now, at 62, having clarity has brought a lot of peace. It explains so much — and it’s allowed me to better understand myself instead of fighting it.

I’m still here, still playing, still creating, still grateful — after back surgery, after life challenges, and now with a better understanding of my own mind.

If sharing this helps even one person feel less alone or more patient with themselves or others, then it’s worth it.

Thank you for the love and support through the years. Pete Sandoval

 

 •I need to share this with you guys• (edited, see photo attached)
After many years of confusion and misdiagnosis, I’ve finally been properly diagnosed as AUTISTIC (Level 1) ADOS-2 module 4 (and some other tests) . This has been part of who I am since childhood, even though for a long time I didn’t have the words or understanding for it.

Over the years, this has affected how I communicate, how I process sound, and how I interact with people — sometimes in ways that may have seemed confusing, distant, or misunderstood. It was never about not caring, not listening, or not wanting to connect.

Now, at 61 having clarity has brought a lot of peace. It explains so much — and it’s allowed me to better understand myself instead of fighting it.

I’m still here, still playing, still creating, still grateful — after back surgery, after life challenges, and now with a better understanding of my own mind.

If sharing this helps even one person feel less alone or more patient with themselves or others, then it’s worth it.
Thank you for the love and support through the years. Pete Sandoval

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-